Higher education - an overview
NTNU's main Campus - "Gløshaugen". Administration building in front. Photo: Tormod Igelø Ellingsen
The Trøndelag region of Norway is home to a diverse range of higher education institutions, catering to students with interests ranging from technology and natural sciences to arts and vocational studies. This overview explores the educational opportunities in the Greater Trondheim Region.
In addition to this overview comes a myriad of research institutions and R&D departments that are often closely linked to universities and colleges. These research institutions can offer programs and career opportunities.
Trondheim: A Hub of Academic Excellence
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
NTNU is Norway’s largest university and a global leader in technology and natural sciences. With its main campuses located in Trondheim, NTNU offers a wide array of programs in engineering, natural sciences, architecture, medicine, social sciences, and humanities. The Gløshaugen campus is particularly renowned for engineering and technology, while Dragvoll focuses on social sciences and humanities.
BI Norwegian Business School – Trondheim Campus
BI offers specialized business and management programs. Its Trondheim campus provides part-time bachelor’s and master’s degrees designed for working professionals.
DMMH – Queen Maud University College of Early Childhood Education
DMMH specializes in early childhood teacher education, offering bachelor's and master's programs with a focus on child development and pedagogical practices.
Trondheim Art Academy
Part of NTNU, this academy provides specialized education in contemporary art practices, fostering creativity and innovation in visual arts.
Centric IT Academy (NO)
Centric IT Academy provides specialized training and certifications in IT and technology-related fields, offering pathways into careers in software development and IT management.
Norsk Fotofagskole (Norwegian School of Photography) (NO)
Fotofagskolen, the School of Photography, offers programs in photography and visual storytelling, preparing students for creative careers in media and art.
Norges Fagakademi (NO)
Norges Fagakademi provides a range of programs in business, technology, and health sciences, focusing on career-oriented education.
Folkeuniversitetet (NO)
Folkeuniversitetet offers flexible learning opportunities, including part-time studies and continuing education in various disciplines, such as languages, business, and arts.
KBT Fagskole
KBT Fagskole specializes in mental health and user-driven innovation, offering programs that empower students to work in the health and social care sectors.
Stjørdal: A Regional Academic Node
Nord University – Stjørdal Campus
Nord University’s Stjørdal campus focuses on practical education and teacher training, with programs tailored to regional development and professional needs.
Melhus and Midtre Gauldal: Facilitating Regional Education
Studiesenter Trøndelag Sør (NO)
Studiesenter Trøndelag Sør in Melhus provides access to decentralized higher education programs in collaboration with universities and colleges, allowing students to pursue degrees without relocating.
Orkland, Skaun, Malvik and Indre Fosen
Currently, these municipalities do not host standalone higher education institutions. However, their proximity to Trondheim and the rest of the region allows residents to access a wide range of academic programs at NTNU, BI, DMMH, and other institutions.
Tormod Igelø Ellingsen
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